Broadening music performance: New approaches and possibilities for higher music education

About this conference:

Broadening Music Performance (2025) is convened by the University of Surrey and Leeds Beckett University. This conference aims to explore new possibilities for the expansion of and transformation in scholarly, artistic and educational research and practice of music performance of any genre. The conference’s themes are intentionally broad to encourage discussion and debate on connections between music performance, education and society, and to explore fruitful disciplinary synergies across cultural contexts.

This event aims to provide an inclusive forum where educators, scholars, practitioners, students and cultural sector stakeholders can come together and exchange evidence-based knowledge and insights on developing and disseminating best pedagogical practices. Additionally, discussion and debate are encouraged on pursuing music performance research (artistic, scholarly or other type) which has a transformative impact on society.

Conference website: Broadening music performance: New approaches and possibilities for higher music education

Conference review committee:

Professor Sue Miller (Leeds Beckett University)

Professor David F. Garcia (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

Dr Eddie Dobson (Yorkshire Sound Women Network)

Dr Katherine Williams (University of Huddersfield)

Dr Chiying Lam (University of Southampton)

Dr James Williams (University of Derby)

Dr Georgia Volioti (University of Surrey)

Keynote:

We are delighted to announce that the keynote speaker will be: 

Professor Laudan Nooshin (City, University of London)

Confirmed invited speakers include:

Professor David Garcia (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

Dr Elizabeth Haddon (University of York)

Conference organisers: 

Dr Georgia Volioti (University of Surrey)

Professor Sue Miller (Leeds Beckett University)

Venue

PATS Studio One, PATS Building, University of Surrey, GU2 7XH

(Yellow building opposite big marquee)

Parking

Public parking can be found in the pay and display campus car park. Please be aware that this operates via the RingGo app only and the machines don't accept coins.